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Astra Gazette 13 (1953)

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Unused / unissued material. Title reads: “Astra Gazette - number thirteen“ - Royal Air Force newsreel issue. Intertitle reads: “London - Atlantic Air Liner Serviced“. TWA passenger aircraft arrives at London airport en route to Hamburg. British ground crew refuels the plane, does maintenance work and cleans the cabins. Intertitle reads: “True to Life Model Seagull“. 78 year old William Howard makes model seagull, he makes it fly in his garden. Intertitle reads: “Germany - RAF Gliding Competition“. RAF airmen fly gliders over hills. Air Commodore Freeston presents prizes to the pilots that flew the highest and for the longest length of time. Intertitle reads: “West Indies Rhythm Comes to Town“. Various shots Catherine Dunham dance company perform Creole ballet in London. Intertitle reads: “Uxbridge - Athletic Championships“. RAF athletics competition. Air Marshal Hugh Warmsley watches. We see women's and men's 100 yard sprint, high jump, 3 mile race, hurdles and relay race. Lady Warmsley present

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